Stone Harbor

An inspection revealed some problems with Stone Harbor’s 96th Street bridge, and now there is a 15 ton weight limit in effect.  All trucks and busses that have to enter the 7 Mile Island will now do so through Avalon Boulevard.  Repairs will occur overnight until Friday, and then continue …

Emergency repairs are being conducted this morning on the 96th Street Bridge in Stone Harbor.  The bridge will be reduced to one lane of alternating traffic until just before lunchtime on Friday; expect delays.

New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way will be the guest speaker at the next Cape May County Chamber of Commerce meeting at The Reeds in Stone Harbor.  Way is expected to address a new report that shows tourism spending increased by 2.9 percent in 2017.

A portion of Third Avenue in Stone Harbor will be closed on Thursday.  Borough officials announced that construction will force the closure of the roadway from 96th to 98th streets for two hours; alternate routes are suggested.

There will be a northbound lane closure on the free county bridge over Great Channel located at the southern portion of Stone Harbor.  County officials say the lane closure will start this week, and last for about three weeks so maintenance on the bridge can be conducted.  A temporary traffic …

Stone Harbor is set to adopt its municipal budget on Tuesday.  Council will hold a meeting Tuesday afternoon to adopt the budget, and revise the current loitering ordinance that would increase the maximum fines sixfold.  Council will also put a project out to bid that will reconstruct 95th Street from …

Stone Harbor will hold its budget presentation on Tuesday.  The presentation will be made by the business administrator in advance of the regular meeting.  Council is also going into closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding dredge management matters.

Local businessman Ed Hanker has passed away at the age of 91.  Hanker owned and operated businesses on the Wildwood boardwalk and in downtown Stone Harbor including the Neptune Gift Shop.  Services for Hanker will be held Tuesday evening.

A woman with ties to Stone Harbor has reportedly been killed in a plane crash in Wyoming.  The Press of Atlantic City and the Associated Press report that Michelle and William Patterson were both killed in the accident this week; Michelle Patterson’s maiden name is Mehan who’s family has roots …

Stone Harbor is considering a major increase in the fines associated with loitering offenses.  Borough Council meets Tuesday afternoon and will consider increasing the fines from $200 to $1,250.  Council is also prepared to discuss upcoming sports camps for the summer season.